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Canadian operator Alpine Helicopters has selected Camp Systems International’s maintenance and inventory programs to help support its fleet used for tourism, heli-skiing, mining, wildfire management, back-country rescue, exploration, silviculture (tree cultivation), and powerline maintenance. Alpine’s fleet includes Bell 212s, 407s, and 206L3s and Airbus AS350s.
Camp’s services include maintenance tracking, engine health monitoring, and inventory management. According to Camp, Alpine Helicopters will be able to streamline operations, reduce downtime, and improve reliability across its fleet with its products. Alpine launched in 1961 in Alberta and now has seven locations and a fleet that logs more than 20,000 hours per year.
“Alpine Helicopters is taking another significant step toward securing its future by implementing the Camp maintenance and inventory management programs,” said Scott Hayward, Alpine’s director of maintenance. “As our fleet continues to grow, leveraging industry-leading systems like Camp allows us to enhance safety, reliability, and operational oversight. Camp will streamline maintenance tracking, improve inventory control, and ensure our operations remain at the forefront of the industry, solidifying Alpine’s position as a trusted and progressive leader in aviation.”

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